Common molecules sample 50868

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Empirical formula:	NaCl
a:	5.640 Å
b:	5.640 Å
c:	5.640 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	179.41 Å³
Space group:	Fm-3m
Calculated density:	2.164 g/cm³
Z:	4
Formula weight:	58.442 g/mole
Common name:	Halite
ICSD collection code:	28948
Short description:	Halite is one of many substances that are essential for human life.
Keyword:	mineral salt
Keyword:	mineral
Keyword:	salt
IUPAC name:	Sodium chloride
Citation of a publication:	Barrett,W.T. ;Wallace,W.E., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 76 (1954) 366-369.
Layman's explanation:	Halite, also known as common salt and rock salt, is a clear or white mineral but can also be found in blue, green, violet, gray, orange yellow, red and pink crystals. It contains ca. 95 to 99% of NaCl. Halite is one of many substances that are essential for human life. Halite is composed of sodium cations and chlorine anions in equal proportion. Halite is found in many localities, for example, Austria, Germany, Poland and other numerous localities in United Sates. The agricultural industry uses halite for a variety of purposes such as cattle feed stocks, fertilizers, and weed killers. In many areas with severe winter weather, halite is used regularly as a road deicer. Salt is used for seasoning food and as a preservative both in the home and in the food processing industry.
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Contributed by Indiana University
Status:	Complete, visible to public

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